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What are you up to (on Sunday) aż do Have you got anything on (this Saturday)
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I wouldn't mind (going to that). How about you? Do you feel like (going for an Indian meal)? Do you fancy (going to hear them play)?
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Do you fancy a drink? I fancied him the first time I saw him.(mieć oko na kogoś) start learning
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mieć ochotę na, mieć oko na, (US informal-kto by pomyślał!, coś podobnego!) [+ doing sth] We fancy going to the Caribbean for our holiday
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Politely refusing a suggestion I'm sorry, but I don't feel up to (going to a club). (feel- czuć, feel up - czuć się) start learning
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Some other time, perhaps. I'd rather give (that) a miss, if you don't mind.
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Saying you have no preference I'm easy. Whatever you like. start learning
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I really don't mind. It's up to you. I'm not bothered either way. It's all the same to me.
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zatroskany, ≈ przejmować się. you are worried about it. He's very bothered about what other people think.
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it depends on you. It's up to you.
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are words with the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings light (światło, lekko), left (na lewo-to the left), right (prawo, dobrze)
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mind, sense, sack, change
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stan (PART OF COUNTRY). Alaska is the largest state in the US. państwo (COUNTRY) start learning
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stan (CONDITION), zdenerwowany (in/into a state informal - very upset or nervous) Ben was in a real state before the exam. The building is in a terrible state.
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DEAL WITH (radzić sobie z), TOUCH (obchodzić się z, dotykać, mieć kontakt z), BUY (to buy and sell goods - handlować)
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handle - to deal with something obchodzić się z, dotykać, mieć kontakt z start learning
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He handled the situation very well. You must wash your hands before handling food.
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przypadek - SITUATION, CRIME, ILLNESS) start learning
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przypadek, sprawa, mieć miejsce, argumenty, kasetka, pojemnik- a cigarette case, walizka The whole film is based on a case of mistaken identity. A murder case. 4,000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed every year.
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Bad diet can cause tiredness, but I don't think that's the case here.
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I don't think that it's going to rain, but I'll bring a raincoat just in case.
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in any case. and so, anyway I don't want to go skiing and, in any case, I can't afford it.
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in that case/in which case, then "Peter's coming tonight." "Oh, in that case, I'll stay in."
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to be necessary to do something start learning
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be a case of doing sth, is just something We know that we're right. It's just a case of proving it.
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We keep a bucket of water backstage, in case of fire.
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argument, racja, kwestia, istota rzeczy, sedno sprawy, czubek, punkt, cecha, moment
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istota rzeczy, sedno sprawy To say his art is simplistic is missing the point (= not understanding the most important thing about it). start learning
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I thought he was never going to get to the point.
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właśnie mieć coś zrobić, być na krawędzi czegoś to be going to do something very soon start learning
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be at/on the point of doing sth Amy was on the point of crying.
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beside the point, meaningless The fact that he doesn't want to come is beside the point - he should have been invited.
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make a point of doing sth He made a point of learning all the names of his staff.
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up to a point, to some extent, What he says is true up to a point.
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What was the last film you saw? "How did she get on in her race?" "She was last." start learning
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ostatni, zeszły, ubiegły, ostatnio I liked his last book but I'm not so keen on this latest one.
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doładować telefon pieniędzmi a card you can buy which gives you a special number so that you can use your mobile phone for longer start learning
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top up card/ mobile money message /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/ verb. to send someone a text message. I messaged him yesterday but haven't had a reply.
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opłata, kierować, zarzut, oskarżenie
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enjoy oneself, have fun (przy / podczas- with / at Everyone eventually relaxed and began to enjoy themselves.
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far-fetched, predictable, moving, sentimental, gripping, memorable, overrated, scary, weird, hilarious
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miły, przyjemny-adjective We had a very enjoyable evening.
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She gets a lot of enjoyment from music.
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ekscytujący, pasjonujący-adjective an exciting football match
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exaggerate /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/ start learning
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przesadzać, wyolbrzymiać-verb Don't exaggerate - it didn't cost that much!
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examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ I had to have/undergo a medical examination when I started my pension scheme. start learning
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badanie, egzamin, rewizja, przesłuchanie The evidence is still under examination (= being examined).
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bodyguard, patroness, opiekunka, ochroniarz
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mieć coś naprzeciw lub przeciwko, pilnować, doglądać, uważać na Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book? Who's minding the baby? Mind the iron - it's still very hot!
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czy mógłby Pan/mogłaby Pani/mógłbym... Do you mind not smoking in here, please? start learning
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do you mind/would you mind Would you mind if I borrowed your phone?
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never mind, (Nothing) does not matter "I forgot to bring any money." "Never mind, you can pay me next week."
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We had a lovely holiday in France. Mind you, the weather was appalling.
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He had the good sense to book a seat in advance.(rozsądek, przytomność umysłu) start learning
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zmysł, poczucie, sens, rozsądek, przytomność umysłu a sense of direction. good business sense (wyczucie, zmysł). I have a very poor sense of smell. (zmysł)
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the ability to understand funny things and to be funny yourself
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poczucie lojalności/odpowiedzialności/bezpieczeństwa itp. the quality or feeling of being loyal, responsible, safe, etc start learning
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a sense of loyalty/responsibility/security, etc He has absolutely no sense of loyalty.
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to have a meaning or reason that you can understand start learning
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He's written me this note but it doesn't make any sense.
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thinking about something in a particular way start learning
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in a sense/in some senses
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to understand something that is difficult to understand start learning
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make sense of sth, understand something I'm trying to make sense of this document.
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opamiętać się, zreflektować się to start to understand that you have been behaving stupidly start learning
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opamiętać się, zreflektować się
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the natural ability to be practical and to make good decisions start learning
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The children shouldn't be in any danger as long as they use their common sense.
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a large bag made of paper, plastic, or cloth and used to carry or store things. they are told to leave their job. start learning
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worek, zwolnienie (z pracy) He got the sack from his last job. throw away from work
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The doctor has recommended changing my diet. I hadn't seen her for twenty years, but she hadn't changed a bit. start learning
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zmieniać (się), przebierać się, przesiadać się, wymienić, rozmieniać
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shocking and very unpleasant. very bad start learning
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Many live in appalling conditions. appalling behaviour/weather. appalling injuries.
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a sweet with a fresh, strong taste start learning
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a factory which produces coins for the government
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roślin, których liście są używane jako dodatek smakowy do potraw i napojów start learning
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a plant whose leaves are used to add flavour to food and drinks, mennica
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He died at the age of 83 after a long illness. start learning
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[usually plural] social and economic ills
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He was tired out (= very tired) by the end of the day. start learning
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Tired / taɪəd / adjective He was tired out (= very tired) by the end of the day. I'm tired of listening to her problems.
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tireless /ˈtaɪələs/ adjective working very hard at something and not stopping start learning
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He was a tireless campaigner/worker for children's organizations. I want to thank James for his tireless efforts on behalf of the company.
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tiresome /ˈtaɪəsəm/ adjective making you feel annoyed or bored start learning
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tiring /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ adjective start learning
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money that is paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who has stopped working because they are old or ill start learning
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a state/private pension. a pension plan/scheme
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someone who receives a pension
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(plan) a plan for making money, especially in a dishonest way
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to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible start learning
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[+ to do sth] This money has enabled me to buy a new computer
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to experience something, especially a change or medical treatment start learning
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przechodzić, przeżywać, zostać poddanym He is undergoing surgery for a heart problem. The country is currently undergoing major political change.
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An operation was needed to remove the bullets from his chest. start learning
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usuwać (to take something away), zdejmować (to take something off) Carefully remove the lid, then stir the paint.
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simplistic /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ adjective a simplistic explanation - uproszczone wyjaśnienie start learning
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funeral /ˈfjuːnərəl/ noun bury- pogrzebać, burning-piekący, palący start learning
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a ceremony for burying or burning the body of a dead person
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something strange or unknown that cannot be explained or understood start learning
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tajemnica, kryminał, powieść sensacyjna, film sensacyjny an unsolved mystery. a murder mystery
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mysterious /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ adjective a mysterious stranger. the mysterious death of her son start learning
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Nick is being very mysterious about where he's going on holiday.
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to disappear/vanish mysteriously
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recognize /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/ verb I recognized her from her picture. start learning
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rozpoznawać, poznawać, uznawać Smoking is recognized as a leading cause of lung cancer.
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recognition /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/ noun There is a growing recognition of the scale of the problem. I waved at her, but she showed no sign of recognition. start learning
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świadomość, uznanie, rozpoznanie Ellen gained recognition for her outstanding work. He was given a medal in recognition of his bravery.
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recognizable /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/ adjective start learning
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charakterystyczny, rozpoznawalny Megan's voice is instantly recognizable.
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[+ (that)] We all agreed that mistakes had been made. [+ (that)] We agreed that they would deliver the sofa in the morning. start learning
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zgadzać się, uzgadniać, pokrywać się [+ to do sth] She agreed to help him. [+ to do sth] They agreed to meet on Sunday.
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agreement /əˈɡriːmənt/ noun It was difficult to reach an agreement. start learning
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Not everyone was in agreement. Opposite disagreement
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agreeable /əˈɡriːəbl adjective an agreeable young man (pleasant or nice) start learning
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miły, zgadzać się na coś, If Harvey is agreeable to the proposal, we'll go ahead.
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zapewniać, upewniać się, dopilnować [+ (that)] Please ensure that all examination papers have your name at the top.
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[+ (that)] I'm sure that he won't mind. [+ question word] She's not sure what she's going to do next.
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to finish in a particular way start learning
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The evening ended in a big argument.
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to finally be in a particular place or situation. She'll end up unemployed. start learning
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[+ doing sth] He always ends up doing what Alan wants to do. I never thought he'd end up in prison.
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and other things of a similar type start learning
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They sell cards and wrapping paper and whatnot.
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used after a list of things to show that you could have added other similar things start learning
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She plays a lot of tennis and squash and so on.
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If you base something on facts or ideas, you use those facts or ideas to develop it. start learning
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Her latest TV serial is based on a true story.
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outstanding /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/ adjective start learning
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wybitny, wyróżniający się an outstanding achievement
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bold colours, a bold design start learning
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śmiały, odważny, pogrubiony- słowa It was a bold decision to go and live abroad.
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every day stories, custom video
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Do you ever use TV as a way of getting to sleep? Do you know anyone who has worked as an extra in film? (statysta). start learning
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praca (that sone has a particular job), jako (coś to say what sthing is used for) She could easily find work as a model. Have you got anything I can use as a vase for these flowers?
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Has anyone ever said you look like sone famous?
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the cast, main characters, good/bad performances. a TV documentary about the Russian Revolution start learning
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Documentary /ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri/ the ending, soundtrack, special effects, plot, your opinion
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to say that things happen in a similar way. Brad's late too, as he usually is start learning
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Peter Harris was great, like he always is.
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with so and such we often use THAT + clause to say what the consequence is. The play was so slow (that) I actually fell asleep. start learning
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to give nouns, adjectives and adverbs more emphasis she's so tall. Sorry I'm so late. There are so lovely. It was such a surprise.
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I can't understand why it't getting so much attention. start learning
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He cracked his head on the cupboard door.(walnąć) start learning
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utłuc (się), stłuc (się), pękać, złamać, rozgryźć, załamać się He finally cracked after years of stress.(załamać się)
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The concrete had started to crack., Concrete began to crack.
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Zajęło trzy miesiące, aby złamać kod wroga. start learning
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It took three months to crack the enemy's code.
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jeden z wielu kawałków tkanki w organizmie, które są podłączone do kości start learning
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one of many pieces of tissue (tkanka) in the body that are connected to bones (kość, ość)
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aching joints and muscles, Joint and muscle pain
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artificial /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl/ adjective an artificial flower/lake. an artificial heart start learning
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sztuczny, NOT NATURAL, NOT SINCERE
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różny, rozmaity. They have offices in various parts of the country. start learning
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various instruments /ˈveəriəs/ I started learning Spanish for various reasons.
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[+ -ing verb] She was not used to speaking Cantonese. start learning
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to be familiar with something or someone
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Jesteśmy przyzwyczajeni do turystów tutaj - mamy tysiące rocznie. start learning
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We're used to tourists here - we get thousands every year, We are accustomed to tourists here - we have thousands annually.
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Eventually you'll get used to the smells of the laboratory. start learning
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to become familiar with something or someone [+ -ing verb] I just can't get used to getting up early.
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[+ to + doing sth] No one has owned up to breaking that window.
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[+ to do sth] A drama teacher at school had inspired Sam to become an actor.[often passive] a television drama that was inspired by a true story start learning
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inspirować, natchnąć, nastrajać, wzbudzać ENCOURAGE, PROVIDE IDEA. He inspires great loyalty in his staff
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someone who helps another person to do something start learning
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clap, applaud /əˈplɔːd/ verb The audience applauded loudly. Most people will surely applaud the decision.
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felt no guilt, do not feel guilty
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the parts of something, especially a building,
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poparcie, wsparcie- The proposal has the full backing of the government. start learning
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financial backing, support support, especially money, for a person or plan
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to start to sleep/become ill/become quiet, etc zasnąć/zachorować/zamilknąć itp. start learning
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łysy, nagi, bezceremonialny. NO HAIR. baldness -łysienie, łysina
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far-fetched /ˌfɑːˈfetʃt/ adjective difficult to believe and not likely to be true start learning
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naciągany, radykalny, niewiarygodny The idea is not as far-fetched as it might sound.
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moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adjective causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy. a moving tribute (tribute-hołd, wyrazy uznania) start learning
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A moving object is one that moves. a moving target
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sentimental /ˌsentɪˈmentəl/ adjective related to feelings and memories. It wasn't an expensive ring but it had great sentimental value. pamiątkowy start learning
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pamiątkowy, sentymentalny showing kind feelings such as sympathy, love. a sentimental song. The British are very sentimental about animals. sentym.
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If something is gripping, it is so interesting that it holds your attention completely. start learning
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fascynujący, trzymający w napięciu, wciągający
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memorable /ˈmemərəbl/ adjective you will remember it for a long time because it is so good, enjoyable or unusual. start learning
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overrated /ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd/ adjective thought to be better than that it is. start learning
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underrate /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/ verb to think that someone or something is not as good as they really are start learning
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nie doceniać, niedoceniany-underrated, adjective Critics have continued to underrate Sampras. I think he's really underratED as an actor.
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scary /ˈskeəri/ adjective start learning
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very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural start learning
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dziwaczny, dziwny, strange, unusual, unexpected, unnatural That's weird - I thought I'd left my keys on the table but they're not there.
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hilarious /hɪˈleəriəs/ adjective extremely funny. hilariously -przezabawnie, adverb start learning
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